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  1. RBJtree

    Htp core kinked fibers?

    I posted this here because this is where the rope experts hang out. I bought some 1/2 inch htp and noticed it felt like the core is bumpy. So I pulled out some core and found this. Is it normal or do I have a bad rope?
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    Vectran core, ice tail cover

    I am thinking about making some hitch cords with a vectran or dynema core and using icetail as a cover. 4mm or 3/16ths core. Naked eyes would be easy enough, but I was also thinking about splicing it like a double braid. Would the self abraiding aspect of the technora be a problem inside of a...
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    Naked eye dip?

    What is supposed to be used on naked eye splices such as hrc? I hear of some sort of dip, but I don't see it for sale anywhere. And how important is it to dip?
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    How high can you throw ball?

    I'm working on improving my throw ball skills. Both for jobsite efficiency, and because I plan on trying out competitions. I was half decent at one point and it seems I have been getting steadily worse over the years. Part of it is that I got a slingshot and started using that for anything that...
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    Where do you get company tee shirts from?

    My partner got a quote from custom ink for $18 each on light weight shirts. Seems high to me.
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    Looking for a climber in Pittsburgh, PA

    We are a small but growing company looking to bring in a full time climber. I am looking for a dedicated tree worker who loves this work, just as I do. It is my goal to be a company who is at the top of the list for quality and saftey. At least some experience is needed, as in enough to know...
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    Omni block 4.5

    How much would you trust one of these? 6000lb wll, would you negitive rig 2000 lb logs onto it? 3000? 4000? I don't have any omni's yet. I assume the build quality is great. What is the sliding plate locking mechanism like? https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/rock-exotica-omni-block-4-5/
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    Anyone climb on 13 mm htp or km3 max?

    I've been thinking, which is dangerous of course, I'd like to try a 13 mm static rope. I've been splitting time between a bdb and an hh2, I think they could handle smooth hard rope at 13 mm. I imagine it would be so much easier to grip than 11 mm or even 11.7 . But would it play nice with...
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    Hitch hiker/2/x thread

    Hey everyone, I thought I would start a new hitch hiker thread since the old one is now titled (.). I've really been enjoying my hh2 lately. So smooth and versatile! I've also been thinking about picking up an hhx( why not have two hitch hikers?). The only thing I don't love about the hh2 is...
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    wanted, retired tree motion saddle

    I am looking for an old tree motion saddle that I can cut all the webbing out of and replace with rope. Something like an mcrs tree motion hybrid. As long as the "leather" is in fair condition, no rips, I am interested.
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    Tree failure, while I was climbing it.

    Well, I just had this happen. Hollow silver maple, broke at the base while I was climbing. I knew it was hollow, but I thought it would hold. One of my guys suggested I tie into the tree behind it so I threw my rope into a crotch I deemed worthy. By the time I was high enough to start cutting my...
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    Question about saddles with rigging plates

    I have been thinking about trying something with one of my saddles using rigging plates. Looking at the easily available rigging plates, they have 19 mm round holes. What size holes do the plates that come on some saddles have? I'm thinking of a rope bridge going thru the 19 mm holes and...
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    Very "touchy" altec bucket truck

    My new to me bucket truck has been great so far, but the controls can be a bit touchy. Specifically the upper boom down control. If the opporator is not very careful it will go down very fast which could cause it to hit into a limb, power line, house, ect. Is there a pressure control on these...
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    uv rope damage

    Anyone know how to gauge uv damage? I ask because I told a customer I would secure a damaged section of tree with a rope until he could get a survey done to determine disputed ownership of said tree. I don't know how long it will take for the ownership of the tree to be cleared up. So if my rope...
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    Tips for buying at auction?

    I just found out there is an equipment auction yard 30 minutes from my shop. I never had much money to spend, so I never looked for them before. They have two bucket trucks for sale. Both are in good condition, medium to low mileage and hours, little to no background info. One has a boom...
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    Bucket vs. crane, which to buy? (used)

    Looks like I will be able to get about 30-35 k. I was going for a bucket so I can get my crew doing more work without me on site, but now I'm torn between a forestry bucket, or a crane (stick). There are a few of each around of course, but a nearby large tree service is unloading a bucket...
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    ISA Arborist certification

    I am interested in becoming a certified arborist. I want to step up my business and put us in a class above the "good" companies. I feel that getting certified would help in doing that. I am sure there is a lot I would learn as there are certainly gaps in my knowledge, especially in the disease...
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    Blackened maple tree

    Alright, I'm not good with disease and things like that. My customers maple tree has a blackened trunk. Looks like mold or mildew to me. Does not rub off or even transfer color. Here is a bad picture. Anyone know what it is?
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    Securing a split oak for removal tomorrow

    I recieved an emergency call this morning for a split oak threatening 2 houses and utility wires. I am bringing in a crane tomorrow to remove it. I first set a 3 strand with a throwball to make it safer to climb and tightened it up with a rope puller. Then I set my climbing line, went up and set...
  20. RBJtree

    Treemo leg loop flip

    This has probably been done before, but I haven't seen it so I thought I would share. I, like many others, don't like the need to step thru the leg loops of my tree motion harness. So I flipped mine and they now clip on the inside. I haven't had a chance to climb in it yet, but seems like it...

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